Job summary
o To maintain accurate records of Fire Safety trainingo Design, develop, prepare and deliver a wide range of fire safety training to all staff throughout the organisation specific to their individual need and departmental requirements, in the with the Trusts Training needs Analysiso Record attendees, feedback information and outcomes on the NBT systemso Organise training dates, times and locations with all wards / departments to ensure training is delivered to all staffo Where necessary, support wards / departments with the execution of Fire Safety drillso To provide Fire Safety advice on training as directed by the Fire Safety managero To ensure Local Fire Evacuation procedures are in place and drills are being conducted to test theseo To resolve Fire Safety non-compliance issues and promote high standards related to Fire Safety training.
o Good organisational skillso Good problem solving skillso The post holder must remain up to date in all aspects of Fire Safety legislation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder to evidence -o Previous experience in Fire Safetyo Previous experience of teaching and trainingo At least 2 years' experience in a relevant roleo Ability to learn new systems and processes and conduct effective training sessionso Ability to use own initiative and prioritise own workload and diary to plan tasks, and prioritise work and trainingo Knowledge of NHS England FIRECODE Healthcare Fire Safety, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant Fire Safety legislationo Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skillso Demonstrate confidence in communicating/presenting to groups/teamso Understanding of Hazards in Healthcare e.g., medical gaseso Fire risk management experienceo Fire Safety qualification (NEBOSH Fire Safety certificate or equivalent)o Certificate in Training Practice or extensive experience of preparing and delivering trainingo Membership of the National association of Healthcare Fire Officers or other bodyo Experience in liaising with the Fire Authoritieso An understanding of the relevant legislation and statutory requirementso Good Presentation and communications skillso Good interpersonal skillso A commitment to Fire Safety
About us
Physical
o The post is office-based but the postholder is expected to spend a large part of the day accessing all parts of the organisations premises delivering training in a variety of training rooms or within the work environment suitable for the staff / trainingo Lifting of training equipment and other various items to conduct all aspects of the roleo There is a need to travel to different sites as the organisation has a number of satellite premiseso As a DSE user, the postholder will use computer equipment for lengthy periods of time each working day.
Mental Effort
o Varied workloado Working to tight deadlines and adapting to changing prioritieso Securing effective involvement and engagement, with a wide range of stakeholderso Working independently and on own initiative
Emotional Effort
o Overcoming cultural/organisational/personal barriers to changeo Managing the expectations of otherso Maybe exposed to distressing information as a result of incident review/lessons learned
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for developing Fire Safety training sessions for all staff, full time, part time including volunteers etc Prepare and deliver training presentations in line with the Trusts Training Needs Analysis and Matrix including Fire Warden, Awareness, Evacuation, Response and drill training along with other relevant courses Provide specialist training to staff where patient evacuation plans and PEEPs are needed to enable safe evacuation Visit all NBT premises and satellite sites to deliver training Ensure training content is relevant and up to date Train appropriate staff in the safe use of firefighting equipment, emergency medical gas shutdown and the deployment / use of evacuation equipment where required Jointly work with the local managers and the EPPR Team to provide realistic scenario training (fire drills and tabletop exercises) to test fire, contingency planning and resilience arrangements Ensure all relevant training is conducted in accordance with training guidance in FIRECODE HTM 05-01 ' Managing Healthcare Fire safety', the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Health & Safety at Work Act and associated legislation Work proactively with the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Managers to plan complex activities or programmes such as fire drills, tabletop evacuations exercises and building evacuations. This will require the formulation and adjustment of strategies across the organisation Deliver presentations in a clear and concise manner in both formal and informal training settings in order to ensure that the key points are clearly understood by the participants Have empathy and good communication skills Information communicated may be contentious in nature e.g., the requirement for an area to change an established way of working in order to comply with Fire Safety guidance. In such situations the post holder will be expected to have the communication skills to work through the issues in a supportive way and achieve a positive outcome. Undertake daily administration duties including confident use of computers, including competent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database and other software packages as required. Use initiative to prioritise own workload, exercising discretion as to the degree of urgency, importance and confidentiality The role will require occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances as a result of reading incident reports, participating in emergency evacuations drills and ensuring the organisation is resilient in the event of emergencies. Produce data and reports to be submitted to the Fire Safety Manager and data to be used for meetings and annual reports et
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for developing Fire Safety training sessions for all staff, full time, part time including volunteers etc Prepare and deliver training presentations in line with the Trusts Training Needs Analysis and Matrix including Fire Warden, Awareness, Evacuation, Response and drill training along with other relevant courses Provide specialist training to staff where patient evacuation plans and PEEPs are needed to enable safe evacuation Visit all NBT premises and satellite sites to deliver training Ensure training content is relevant and up to date Train appropriate staff in the safe use of firefighting equipment, emergency medical gas shutdown and the deployment / use of evacuation equipment where required Jointly work with the local managers and the EPPR Team to provide realistic scenario training (fire drills and tabletop exercises) to test fire, contingency planning and resilience arrangements Ensure all relevant training is conducted in accordance with training guidance in FIRECODE HTM 05-01 ' Managing Healthcare Fire safety', the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Health & Safety at Work Act and associated legislation Work proactively with the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Managers to plan complex activities or programmes such as fire drills, tabletop evacuations exercises and building evacuations. This will require the formulation and adjustment of strategies across the organisation Deliver presentations in a clear and concise manner in both formal and informal training settings in order to ensure that the key points are clearly understood by the participants Have empathy and good communication skills Information communicated may be contentious in nature e.g., the requirement for an area to change an established way of working in order to comply with Fire Safety guidance. In such situations the post holder will be expected to have the communication skills to work through the issues in a supportive way and achieve a positive outcome. Undertake daily administration duties including confident use of computers, including competent use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database and other software packages as required. Use initiative to prioritise own workload, exercising discretion as to the degree of urgency, importance and confidentiality The role will require occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances as a result of reading incident reports, participating in emergency evacuations drills and ensuring the organisation is resilient in the event of emergencies. Produce data and reports to be submitted to the Fire Safety Manager and data to be used for meetings and annual reports et
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in a fire related subject e.g., Institute of Fire Safety Engineers (IFE) NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health and Safety. NEBOSH certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Desirable
- Certifications in HTM Firecode such as HTM 05-01, 05-02
- Certification in Fire Safety or equivalent level of experience within a fire safety role.
Work Experience
Essential
- Designing and delivering training
Desirable
- Experience in building design fire safety regulations
- Experience within Fire Safety profession
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse Fire drawings, situations of bad or risk defects and define best technical, practical and physical solutions that protects the Trust and the people its servers
- Ability to research legislation and information to produce clear trainings based on that information
Desirable
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Highly motivated, resourceful and uses knowledge of skills and fire legislation to protect the Trust
- Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in a fire related subject e.g., Institute of Fire Safety Engineers (IFE) NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health and Safety. NEBOSH certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Desirable
- Certifications in HTM Firecode such as HTM 05-01, 05-02
- Certification in Fire Safety or equivalent level of experience within a fire safety role.
Work Experience
Essential
- Designing and delivering training
Desirable
- Experience in building design fire safety regulations
- Experience within Fire Safety profession
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse Fire drawings, situations of bad or risk defects and define best technical, practical and physical solutions that protects the Trust and the people its servers
- Ability to research legislation and information to produce clear trainings based on that information
Desirable
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Highly motivated, resourceful and uses knowledge of skills and fire legislation to protect the Trust
- Flexibility - able to cope with different work environments Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
